Better Know an Olympian: Usain Bolt

The Olympics begin in about a week, and you will spend a fortnight obsessing over athletes and sports you won't think about again for another four years. (If then.) To prepare you for the big games o' London, we're showcasing a different athlete every weekday until they begin. Today: Usain Bolt.

You might know him from: That blur you remember catching out of the corner of your eye four years ago. Our favorite was his win in the 100-meter dash, which was a world record even though he purposely slowed down at the end and his shoelace was untied.

Most embarrassing public moment: In last year's 2011 World Championships in the 100 meters, his signature event, he was disqualified for false starts.

Most proud public moment: We still think someday he's going to win a gold medal running backwards.

What to expect from him this year: He's going to face far more challenges this year, particularly from fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake and American Justin Gatlin, and he's even sleeping on some crazy bed to rest his back. He'll still probably smoke everyone anyway.

Odds that you'll remember his name in four years: He's already a legend — they'll be talking about him in 40 years.